The Huawei Ideos X5 is an Android smartphone that has a lot to offer for a small price tag. EYE-CATCHING: The first thing you notice is the large 3.8in screen, which dominates the front of Huawei Ideos X5.

Affordable; 4GB memory; decent 5-megapixels camera

No dedicated camera button; microSD slot hidden under back casing

Had no objections regarding reception. Display is LCD, so you won't like it if you switch from AMOLED. Battery sucs, as with every other current smartphone. Design is nothing astonishing. Will get the job done. I disliked its build quality.

I'm confused. On the one hand we have Vodafone pimping the Samsung Galaxy S, an Android 2.1 phone hobbled with Samsung's custom interface. On the other hand (in my actual hand), I have the IDEOS X5 from 2Degrees . It runs the all-but-latest Android 2.2, with almost identical specs to the Samsung.

Chances are, if you have had a broadband dongle in the past then it may have been made by Huawei. Having built a rock solid foundation with 3G dongles over the years Huawei are sailing, full steam, into the mobile phone world. Much like HTC did, years ago.

Huawei seems to be focusing more on building a loyal following than making money as this phone is clearly being sold below its fair price. It completely out-looks and out-performs all other phones in it price-range, and even many other high-end ones twice as expensive.

Comes with a 5 mega pixel camera which also doubles as a camcoder recording at 720p; Excellent photo and video quality; Multiple effects and great GUI; Very good energy-saving features help extned battery life; Sleek fashinable look; Excellent data connec

Only con I can think of is lack of a manual camera shutter button to take photos

This is a good phone wished it could be upgraded to gingerbread but can't be done. Has a nice bright screen. The camera takes good pics in good light.Pics with flash are bad.Overall a solid buy for the money.

The Huawei Ideos X5 has all the ingredients of a satisfying Android phone, but it faces stiff competition from the top and middle of the pack.

The Huawei Ideos X5 has a clear; sharp display; a decent camera; HD 720p video capture; and a touch of premium styling

There's no camera shutter button; the microSD card is behind the back cover; and call quality was variable

After the first day I am happy with the phone. The price corresponds to more than what just a few years ago way to pay for a basic Nokia (1300).

Superb phone with excellent features and superb speed of processor.

I had already tried this phone out with Consumer Cellular, but they couldn't get the one they sold me unlocked, so I sent it back. I ordered this phone because I already decided I liked the phone. It has a screen size easy enough to read email and web pages, but not so big as to be a battery hog.